So, I head out to the sub shop yesterday wearing my Barricade t-shirt, not thinking anything of it. The lady running the register starts staring at my shirt with that pinched face expression of judgement. I get up to the counter and get a very unpleasant, "THAT is QUITE the shirt!" It took a moment to sink in that she was legitimately pissed off. I almost said thanks before I realized what she meant. I'm guessing she doesn't know what the Decepticon symbol is, and probably thought my shirt was some political statement against the police or something (to punish and enslave). Which is hilarious because the few actual police who've seen the shirt on me have complimented me on it and/or laughed about it.

I didn't even think to tell her what it was, but I was just so surprised at the time that I didn't know how to react.

Anybody else have weird reactions to Transformers gear? I've heard lots of "I remember those" stories before, but nothing quite like the angry old lady staring me down for wearing the Decepticop t-shirt.

I've actually done that before to people who said "nice shirt" to me. I even did a respectable version of the voice. Though I didn't throw them on a car before yelling at them, so I wasn't super accurate. Have gotten a couple laughs though.

You can still get this shirt at HotTopic.com, though I think the size selection is going down. StylinOnline may have it too.

I was gonna post that
You should totally have pushed her against the wall, constantly asking her if she is "Username: Ladiesman 217" Just Imagine the expression on her face

I've never got any negative comments on my "Custom constructicin shirt" (neon green with D-con symbol) But once this really cool employe at EB games asked if I liked transformers when I opened my jacket to fetch my wallet ^^ And I was like, Yeah love them! And he was all cool with it.

Somehow, I don't think even an explanation of the shirt's actual meaning would have cut it.

"No, it's not a political statement at all! See, it's the slogan and logo on this giant, evil robot that transforms into a police car and wants to destroy humanity! Isn't that much better than being a political commentary on the police force?"